Every year or so I get to visit my girlfriend in Texas. We love lounging around her beautiful pool but on a rare day it rains. Well luckily she has a gorgeous craft room where she scrapbooks and it’s full of items for any type of craft! So while we were thinking of what we […]
Felt Christmas Tree Activity
DIY Wooden Headboard
Since being retired, I’ve been really busy with the grandkids and other projects, but I have also been home more than I have ever been understandably. This year I really want to create a space that I love being in, not just living in. Starting with our bedroom. The first project was painting and once […]
Our First Winter Away
In New York, it’s C-O-L-D. My husband and I have been talking about becoming “snowbirds” for awhile and this year we decided to “test” it out for just a month. We decided on Daytona Beach, Florida because we wanted something right on the beach, and it was within driving distance to some of our family […]
Kid’s Cake Ideas
Back in the 70’s I use to make cakes for weddings, birthday’s and other special events. Now I will occasionally make a wedding cake or shower cake here, but now I get to make special birthday cakes for my Grandchildren! Take a look of some that I have made in the last couple of years… This […]
How to Save Money Using Apps on Your Phone
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure policy here. When you’re retired and living on a fixed income it’s a great idea to look for ways to save money anywhere you can. There are a few apps that I use on my phone all the time to save a little extra. […]